Louis Dreyfus Company commissions pea protein isolate plant in Canada
In addition to pea protein, the company said it will commercialize pea fiber and a proprietary pea starch produced at the new Yorkton facility.
CANADA – Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has begun commissioning its new pea protein isolate production facility in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, reinforcing its strategy to diversify revenues through value-added, plant-based ingredients.
The plant is integrated into the company’s existing oilseeds crushing and processing complex in Yorkton, one of Canada’s key agricultural hubs.
“As part of our strategy to diversify revenue through value-added products, we are proud to launch our pea protein isolates portfolio, leveraging our proprietary technology developed by our in-house R&D capabilities,” said James Zhou, LDC’s chief commercial officer and head of the Food & Feed Solutions platform.
He added that this development reflects the company’s commitment to providing high-quality, nutritious and high-performing plant-based ingredients that meet evolving customer and consumer needs.
The new site scales up LDC’s current pea protein isolates offering to address growing global demand.
According to industry data from sources such as MarketsandMarkets and Grand View Research, the global pea protein market is forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate above 10% through the end of the decade, driven by demand for non-allergen, non-GMO and sustainable protein alternatives in food, beverage and meat substitute applications.
“Global demand for pea proteins continues to grow, for its non-allergen and non-GMO status, as well as its versatility across many food applications,” said Charles-Antoine Dubois, LDC’s global head of Plant Proteins.
“We are proud to offer clean taste pea protein isolates, sourced from North American farmers with full supply chain traceability, enabled through our upstream integration and engagement across the value chain.”
Beyond isolates, the facility will also commercialize pea fiber and a proprietary pea starch for use in pet food, paper and building materials.
This co-product approach enhances raw material utilization and aligns with circular economy principles increasingly adopted across the grain and oilseed processing sector.
Saskatchewan is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of dry peas, supplying key markets in Asia, Europe and North America. By locating the plant in Yorkton, LDC strengthens upstream integration with Canadian growers while reducing logistics complexity. The site is expected to employ around 60 people by the end of 2026.
“LDC remains committed to ongoing investment in and growth with Saskatchewan, strengthening its long-standing partnership with Canadian farmers,” said Brian Conn, LDC’s country manager for Canada.
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